The Best Rogue-like Games for Mac OS - Page 2

Update : Pyrene added at rank #40.
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20 Minutes Till Dawn (2022)

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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Mac OS

20 Minutes Till Dawn is a thrilling rogue-lite survival game where you must fight off a swarm of hellish beasts while leveling up and acquiring power-ups. Unlock new heroes and weapons to fundamentally adjust the pattern of play. With frantic minute-to-minute action and depth, this game is an absolute hoot to play.

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What we like:
  • Traditional twin-stick shooter style
  • Plenty of options with upgrades for different abilities, elemental effects, and summon-based builds
  • Challenging survival against increasing difficulty and quantity of enemies, with full-on boss encounters
  • Retro and moody graphical style
  • Unlock new heroes and weapons for endless gameplay possibilities
What could be improved:
  • Build diversity can become repetitive after a while
  • Instances of slowdown during hectic gameplay
  • 'Quickplay mode' not quick enough for mobile play
  • Retro and moody graphical style may be difficult to read for some
  • Some minor flaws may affect the game experience, but they don't detract too much from the overall enjoyment

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • lovecraftian
  • top-down
  • tutorial
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • gun

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Shovel Knight Dig (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Mac OS IOS iPhone PC Windows

Join Shovel Knight in a thrilling prequel, Shovel Knight Dig! Dive into a world of pixel-perfect graphics, catchy music, and challenging roguelite platforming. Unearth hidden secrets, battle formidable foes, and collect loot as you dig deeper into the earth. With infinite replayability, you'll be hooked on this fast-paced, retro-style adventure!

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What we like:
  • Stunning 16-bit graphics
  • Captivating music
  • Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • Variety of upgrades and relics
  • High replay value
What could be improved:
  • Clunky and unresponsive controls
  • Random level design can lead to lost items
  • Game may feel short compared to other roguelites

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • boss

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Descenders (2019)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Linux Mac OS Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Descenders is a high-octane downhill biking game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With procedurally generated tracks, realistic physics, and a killer soundtrack, you'll find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of extreme sports. Customize your bike, show off your tricks, and compete to become a legendary Descender.


What we like:
  • Thrilling and realistic gameplay
  • Procedurally generated tracks for endless fun
  • Customizable bikes and characters
  • Supports co-op play
  • Captivating soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Unintuitive default keybinds
  • Reliance on random track generation can lead to frustration
  • Forced losses in gameplay can feel unfair

  • sport
  • rogue-like
  • cycling
  • racing
  • bikes
  • procedural
  • multiplayer
  • drum
  • fast-paced
  • boss
  • twin-stick

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Let's! Revolution (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Xbox Series X/s

Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.

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  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • grid
  • strategy
  • movement
  • dungeon-crawler
  • logic
  • tile
  • perma-death
  • class
  • hand-drawn
  • procedural
  • puzzle
  • colourful

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Dome Keeper (2022)

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PC Windows Android Linux Mac OS

Dome Keeper is a thrilling mining game that combines rogue-lite elements with intense monster battles. Excavate resources, upgrade your gear, and defend your dome against enemy attacks. With effective gameplay mechanics, a variety of resources and upgrades, and unique gadgets, Dome Keeper offers a satisfying experience.


What we like:
  • Effective gameplay mechanics
  • Variety of resources and upgrades
  • Unique gadgets for the dome
What could be improved:
  • Starting over can feel slow compared to the fast-paced gameplay

  • survival
  • rogue-like
  • time-management
  • aliens
  • management
  • wave
  • resource
  • mining
  • underground
  • resource-management
  • inventory
  • base-building
  • tower-defense
  • dark
  • post-apocalyptic

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014)

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PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo 3DS IOS iPhone wii u Linux Mac OS vita Playstation 4

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.


  • rogue-like
  • twin-stick
  • boss
  • shooter
  • dungeon-crawler
  • replay-value

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Ziggurat 2 (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.


  • shooter
  • rogue-like
  • first-person
  • fps
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fast-paced
  • boomer
  • arena
  • dungeon
  • old-school

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SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X stadia Linux Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4

Prepare for an intense first-person shooter experience in SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE. Time only moves when you do, as you shoot, slice, and explode your way through challenging combat encounters. Discover the meaning behind the mesmerizing gameplay and unravel the truth. Are you ready?


What we like:
  • Solid core gameplay
  • Wide variety of power-ups
  • Engaging twist to the formula
  • Powerful soundtrack
  • Fun and engaging gimmick
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive and boring after a while
  • Tedious game progression
  • Obnoxious meta commentary
  • Lack of variety
  • Overstays its welcome

  • shooter
  • rogue-like
  • first-person
  • fps
  • narrative
  • time
  • minimalist
  • puzzle
  • action

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Streets of Rogue (2019)

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Linux Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.


  • rogue-like
  • experimentation-driven
  • cooperative

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Vagante (2018)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4

Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.


  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • boss

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